Fan Mission Series

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This article serves as an overview of the known existing FM series.

Over the years, The Dark Mod has accumulated a number of Fan Missions that form a larger interconnected series or an overarching/continuing narrative. Many series are connected by their main characters, some by other FM inter-related elements.

The FMs of each series are sorted in chronological order.

The number of each FM includes a link to its page on the official website.

The name of each FM includes a link to its page on the official TDM wiki.

Beware of potential (minor) spoilers behind the character links.

Official campaigns

While all TDM missions are technically Fan Missions, the ones belonging to these official campaigns are as close as TDM will ever get to its own official in-game missions, or in-game story campaigns. These core missions for the base game are in slow and patient continuous development (due to TDM being a hobbyist project of a fan community), and have been gradually added to the base game over the course of several years.

For additional series by TDM authors, please see the next section.

Introduction campaign

The missions of this campaign serve as a gradual introduction into the setting and gameplay of The Dark Mod. The missions are shorter and fairly easy, and gradually put the player's newly acquired skills to the test.

Currently, this is the only series that is bundled directly as part of the base game. By installing TDM, the first three missions available to you will be part of this official mini-campaign.

Series' characters: Corbin (protagonist), Paschal Murnerus, Moorish adventurers (background)

Series' status: In development, but currently on hiatus. 3 missions currently available, including the (generally plotless) training mission.

No. Fan Mission Title Author(s) Forum link Releases Mission Type Notes
0 Training mission TDM dev team Icon_forum.png 2009-10-17 (original version) Training
Jumping/Platforming
Unique. The official tutorial mission of TDM, with open-ended gameplay.
1 A New Job Springheel Icon_forum.png 2017-03-14 City Missions
Inn/Tavern
2 The Tears of Saint Lucia TDM dev team Icon_forum.png (original version), Icon_forum.png (current version) 2008-10-21 (original version), 2017-02-14 (current version, 3.0) Church/Cathedral Briefing
standalone release link

Individual authors' series

The majority of missions created for The Dark Mod. For the sake of easier searching, these FM series are arranged in alphabetical order, based on their titles. In terms of release, a Single-mission (S) series consists of several single-mission FM releases over time (the commonest sort), while a Campaign (C) series is an FM containing a storyline consisting of several missions.

The Accountant series

  • Release: Single-mission (S)
  • Series' characters: Corbin (protagonist)
  • Series' status: Currently on hold.
No. Fan Mission Title Author(s) Forum link Releases Mission Type Notes
1 The Accountant 1: Thieves and Heirs Goldwell Icon_forum.png 2017-11-08 Mansion/Estate Briefing
2 The Accountant 2: New in Town Goldwell Icon_forum.png 2016-05-08 Mansion/Estate Briefing
Gameplay trailer

Away series

  • Release: Single-mission (S)
  • Series' characters:
  • Series' status: Currently on hold. Planned to continue.
No. Fan Mission Title Author(s) Forum link Releases Mission Type Notes
0 Away 0: Stolen Heart Geep Icon_forum.png 2021-11-12 Inn/Tavern, Jail/Prison, Museum Heist, Bank Job
1 Away 1: Air Pocket Geep Icon_forum.png 2020-02-06 Pirate/Ship

Chronicles of Skulduggery series

  • Release: Single-mission (S)
  • Series' characters: Elyas Thorne (protagonist)
  • Series' status: TBA
No. Fan Mission Title Author(s) Forum link Releases Mission Type Notes
0 To Catch a Thief Bienie Icon_forum.png 2021-11-20 City Missions Mansion/Estate
1 Pearls and Swine Bienie Icon_forum.png 2018-05-25 City Missions
2 A Precarious Position Bienie Icon_forum.png 2019-05-03 City Missions
3 Sacricide Bienie Icon_forum.png 2020-07-18 City Missions

Corbin series

  • Release: Single-mission (S)
  • Series' characters: Corbin (protagonist), cardinal Laurenti (background), Keshka brotherhood members (antagonists)
  • Series' status: TBA
No. Fan Mission Title Author(s) Forum link Releases Mission Type Notes
1 The Builder's Influence RailGun, Springheel Icon_forum.png 2010-03-20 (original version), 2010-03-23 (version 2.0) Castle/Fortress
2 A Score to Settle Springheel Icon_forum.png 2011-07-01 City Missions
3 A Reputation to Uphold Springheel Icon_forum.png 2014-04-18 City Missions
4 A Matter of Hours Springheel Icon_forum.png 2017-04-28 Warehouse

Crucible of Omens series

  • Description: Though originally planned as a major campaign for future releases of TDM, development progress has been halted.
  • Release: Released as Single-mission (S), possibly would have been a Campaign (C) if finished.
  • Series' status: Development halted, campaign apparently cancelled. Only 1 mission has been completed and made available.
No. Fan Mission Title Author(s) Forum link Releases Mission Type Notes
1 Crucible of Omens: Behind closed doors Bikerdude, Crucible of Omens Team Icon_forum.png 2015-12-19 City Missions

Duncan Lynch series

  • Release: Single-mission (S)
  • Series' characters: Duncan Lynch (protagonist)
  • Series' status: TBA
No. Fan Mission Title Author(s) Forum link Releases Mission Type Notes
1 Factory Heist thebigh Icon_forum.png 2020-09-12 Warehouse
2 A House Call thebigh Icon_forum.png 2022-03-10 Mansion/Estate
3 The House of deLisle thebigh Icon_forum.png 2023-10-01 Mansion/Estate, City Missions

The Hare in the Snare series

  • Release: Single-mission (S)
  • Series' characters:
  • Series' status: Planned to continue.
No. Fan Mission Title Author(s) Forum link Releases Mission Type Notes
1 The Hare in the Snare: Part 1 Frost_Salamander & Kerry000 Icon_forum.png 2021-04-09 City Missions
Inn/Tavern

Hidden Hands series

  • Release: Single-mission (S)
  • Series' characters: TBA
  • Series' status: TBA
No. Fan Mission Title Author(s) Forum link Releases Mission Type Notes
1 Initiation JackFarmer Icon_forum.png 2018-12-27 Mansion/Estate
Ship
2 Vitalic Fever JackFarmer Icon_forum.png 2019-07-20 Mansion/Estate
3 The Lost Citadel JackFarmer Icon_forum.png 2020-07-23 Castle/Fortress
4 The Anomaly JackFarmer Icon_forum.png 2021-05-01 Castle/Fortress
Forest

In A Time of Need series

  • Release: Single-mission (S)
  • Series' characters: Terry (supporting)
  • Series' status: TBA
No. Fan Mission Title Author(s) Forum link Releases Mission Type Notes
1 In A Time Of Need Kyyrma Icon_forum.png 2013-11-12 Mansion/Estate
2 Breaking Out the Fence Kyyrma Icon_forum.png 2014-03-17 City Missions

Master thief Corso series

  • Release: Single-mission (S)
  • Series' characters: Corso (protagonist), Mingus (background, supporting)
  • Series' status: On hiatus.
No. Fan Mission Title Author(s) Forum link Releases Mission Type Notes
1 Lockner Manor buck28 Icon_forum.png 2014-08-02 Mansion/Estate
Inn/Tavern
2 Briarwood Cathedral buck28 Icon_forum.png 2014-10-29 Church/Cathedral
Horror
Winner of the 2014 Halloween Speed-build Contest.

No Honor Among Thieves campaign

  • Release: Campaign (C)
  • Series' characters: TBA
  • Series' status: TBA
No. Fan Mission Title Author(s) Forum link Releases Mission Type Notes
1 Politics Goldchocobo, RailGun, Mortem Desino, Bikerdude Icon_forum.png 2010-04-29 (original version), 2015-05-30 (current version, 3.0) Church/Cathedral
2 A Night Out on the Town Goldchocobo, RailGun, Mortem Desino, Bikerdude Icon_forum.png 2010-04-29 (original version), 2015-05-30 (current version, 3.0) City Missions
3 No Honor Among Anyone
(a.k.a. Forest)
Goldchocobo, RailGun, Mortem Desino, Bikerdude Icon_forum.png 2010-04-29 (original version), 2015-05-30 (current version, 3.0) Outdoor/Pagan, Mansion/Estate

Of Brambles and Thorns series

  • Release: Single-mission (S)
  • Series' characters: TBA
  • Series' status: TBA
No. Fan Mission Title Author(s) Forum link Releases Mission Type Notes
1 One Step Too Far Dragofer Icon_forum.png 2014-08-04 Pirate
Horror
2 Down by the Riverside Dragofer Icon_forum.png 2016-09-25 Mansion/Estate
Ship

Penny Dreadful series

  • Release: Single-mission (S)
  • Series' characters: Gerald Foxley (protagonist)
  • Series' status: TBA
No. Fan Mission Title Author(s) Forum link Releases Mission Type Notes
1 Penny Dreadful 1: The Grail of Regrets Melan Icon_forum.png 2013-07-27 Horror
2 Penny Dreadful 2: All the Way Up Melan, Bikerdude Icon_forum.png 2014-07-08 Thieves' Highway (Rooftop) Trailer
3 Penny Dreadful 3: Erasing the Trail Melan, Bikerdude Icon_forum.png 2016-07-09 City Missions

Quinn Co. campaign

  • Release: Campaign (C) (originally single mission (S))
  • Series' characters: TBA
  • Series' status: Completed and released.
No. Fan Mission Title Author(s) Forum link Releases Mission Type Notes
1 La Banque Bienveillante Airship Ballet Icon_forum.png 2014-11-22 (original version), 2015-02-04 (current version, bundled with Chase Mercantile) Bank Jobs
2 Chase Mercantile Airship Ballet Icon_forum.png 2015-02-04 (now bundled with La Banque Bienveillante) Bank Jobs

Selis Woderose series

  • Release: Single-mission (S)
  • Series' characters: Selis Woderose (protagonist)
  • Series' status: Currently on hiatus.
No. Fan Mission Title Author(s) Forum link Releases Mission Type Notes
1 Flakebridge Monastery Jesps Icon_forum.png 2010-12-05 Church/Cathedral
2 Rake-off Jesps Icon_forum.png 2011-06-19 Castle/Fortress

Shadowcursed series

  • Release: Single-mission (S) for the first mission and Campaign (C) for the second mission.
  • Series' characters: Bolen (protagonist)
  • Series' status: Ongoing, currently on hiatus.
  • Ancilliary materials: Shadowcursed novella (e-book)
No. Fan Mission Title Author(s) Forum link Releases Mission Type Notes
1 Requiem Moonbo Icon_forum.png 2013-10-08 Church/Cathedral
Lost Civilizations
Winner of the 2014 official Thief Mod Competition by Square Enix & Amazon.com.
2 A House of Locked Secrets Moonbo Icon_forum.png 2015-05-29 Church/Cathedral
Mansion/Estate
Trailer

Shadows of Northdale series

  • Release: Single-mission (S)
  • Series' characters: Corbin (protagonist)
  • Series' status: Ongoing, currently in gradual development.
No. Fan Mission Title Author(s) Forum link Releases Mission Type Notes
1 Shadows of Northdale ACT I:
A Curious Mind
Goldwell Icon_forum.png 2018-03-23 City Missions Briefing
2 Shadows of Northdale ACT II:
Down the Rabbit Hole
Goldwell Icon_forum.png 2019-03-20 City Missions Briefing

St Alban series

  • Release: Single-mission (S)
  • Series' characters: TBA
  • Series' status: TBA
No. Fan Mission Title Author(s) Forum link Releases Mission Type Notes
1 The Caduceus of St. Alban Bikerdude Icon_forum.png 2010-08-23 (original version), 2010-08-26 (version 1.5.5) Church/Cathedral
2 St. Albans Cathedral Bikerdude Icon_forum.png (current, 2.0 version) 2010-11-01 (original version), 2014-06-11 (version 2.0) Church/Cathedral

Talbot series

  • Release: Single-mission (S)
  • Series' characters: Talbot
  • Series' status: Ongoing, currently on hiatus.
No. Fan Mission Title Author(s) Forum link Releases Mission Type Notes
1 Return to the City Melan Icon_forum.png (original version), Icon_forum.png (version 2.0) 2010-01-10 (original version), 2015-01-03 (2.0), 2015-01-03 (current version, 3.0) City Missions Winner of the 2009 Grand Christmas Contest.
2 Fiasco at Fauchard Street Melan Icon_forum.png 2011-05-01 Thieves' Highway (Rooftop)

Note: Sir Talbot's Collateral by Bikerdude and Baal is actually an unrelated mission, just with a similarly named character.

Thief's Den series

  • Release: Single-mission (S)
  • Description: The de facto oldest FM series in The Dark Mod. Follow the skillful thief Farrell as he navigates the criminal underworld of Bridgeport and the surrounding world.
  • Series' characters: Farrell (protagonist), Sebastian Creep (supporting)
  • Series' status: Currently on hiatus.
No. Fan Mission Title Author(s) Forum link Releases Mission Type Notes
1 Thief's Den Fidcal, Greebo Icon_forum.png 2008-01-18 (original version), 2010-07-04 (version 2.0) City Missions
2 The Chalice of Kings Fidcal (original version), Bikerdude, Xarg (edits, version 2.0) Icon_forum.png 2009-10-15 (original version), 2015-09-24 (version 2.0) Castle/Fortress
3 The Heart of Lone Salvation Fidcal, Baddcog, Bikerdude Icon_forum.png 2010-04-02 (original version), 2014-04-12 (version 2.0) City Missions
4 The Alchemist Sotha, Fidcal Icon_forum.png 2010-06-01 (original version) 2010-06-04 (update) City Missions

Thomas Porter series

No. Fan Mission Title Author(s) Forum link Releases Mission Type Notes
1 Mandrasola Sotha Icon_forum.png 2011-04-10 City Missions
2 Knighton Manor Sotha Icon_forum.png 2010-11-09 Mansion/Estate
3 The Beleaguered Fence Sotha Icon_forum.png 2010-06-23 Jail/Prison
4 Glenham Tower Sotha Icon_forum.png 2010-07-17 Castle/Fortress
Horror
Winner of the 2010 Summer Vertical Contest.
5 The Transaction Sotha Icon_forum.png 2011-03-04 City Missions
6 The Phrase Book Sotha Icon_forum.png 2012-05-11 City Missions
Thieves' Highway (Rooftop)
7 The Lich Queen's Demise Sotha Icon_forum.png 2013-05-20 Horror

Ulysses series

  • Release: Single-mission (S)
  • Series' characters: Ulysses (protagonist)
  • Series' status: TBA
No. Fan Mission Title Author(s) Forum link Releases Mission Type Notes
1 Ulysses: Genesis Sotha Icon_forum.png 2014-07-24 Mansion/Estate
2 Ulysses: Protecting the Flock Sotha Icon_forum.png 2015-05-28 Church/Cathedral

Vengeance for a Thief campaign

  • Release: Single-mission (S) for the first two published missions, Campaign (C) for the final release that also includes a new first mission.
  • Series' characters: TBA
  • Series' status: TBA
No. Fan Mission Title Author(s) Forum link Releases Mission Type Notes
1 The Angel's Tear Sir Taffsalot Icon_forum.png 2015-02-16 Church/Cathedral
2 A Pawn in the Game Sir Taffsalot Icon_forum.png 2012-09-06 Jail/Prison standalone release link
3 The Art of Revenge Sir Taffsalot Icon_forum.png 2013-09-06 Museum Heists standalone release link

Volta series

  • Release: Single-mission (S)
  • Series' characters: TBA
  • Series' status: TBA
No. Fan Mission Title Author(s) Forum link Releases Mission Type Notes
1 Volta and the Stone Kingsal Icon_forum.png 2016-05-27 Mansion/Estate
City Missions
2 Volta 2: Cauldron of the Gods Kingsal Icon_forum.png 2017-11-30 Lost Civilizations Briefing

William Steele series

  • Release: Single-mission (S)
  • Series' characters: William Steele (protagonist)
  • Series' status: Ended with the passing of grayman, rest in peace.
No. Fan Mission Title Author(s) Forum link Releases Mission Type Notes
1 In the North grayman Icon_forum.png 2012-10-20 Mansion/Estate
2 Home Again grayman Icon_forum.png 2014-02-12 Thieves' Highway (Rooftop)
3 Cleighmoor grayman Icon_forum.png 2014-03-01 Sewers
Jail/Prison
4 The Warrens grayman Icon_forum.png 2018-09-01 City Missions
5 Commerce Bank grayman Icon_forum.png 2019-04-10 Bank Jobs

Note

For a key to the descriptions of each Mission Type, please see this overview.

See also